Even as a young girl, Mahalia Jackson loved gospel music. Life was difficult for Mahalia growing up, but singing gospel always lifted her spirits and made her feel special. She soon realized that her powerful voice stirred everyone around her, and she wanted to share that with the world.
Although she was met with hardships along the way, Mahalia never gave up on her dreams. Mahalia's extraordinary journey eventually took her to the historic March on Washington, where she sang to thousands and inspired them to find their own voices. Includes a timeline and a further reading section for additional study.
"Through rich, colorful acrylic illustrations and accessible, well-organized text, this work transports readers to Jackson's world of New Orleans and Chicago as she built her career....Children will be captivated by this poignant, inspiring story. An excellent addition to most collections." -- April Sanders, School Library Journal
Recommended Age | 5 - 9 |
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Author | Nina Nolan |
Illustrator | John Holyfield |
ISBN | 0060879440 |
Publication Date | Jan 27, 2015 |
Publisher | Amistad |
Language | English |